The collapse of the historic Santa Cruz wharf on Monday, attributed to unusually high waves, has reignited a debate over its preservation and planned repairs. The incident exposed the impact of a lawsuit filed by the environmental and preservationist group 'Don't Morph the Wharf', which successfully delayed planned renovations for several years.
Repairs to the historic wharf in Santa Cruz , which collapsed in heavy swell on Monday, were reportedly delayed after an environmental and preservationist group’s lawsuit delayed changes to the 110-year-old structure by several years.
Opponents of the additions, assembled under the name Don’t Morph the Wharf, sued in late 2020, arguing the city hadn’t done a proper environmental review of the plan. The opponents won their lawsuit in 2022, and the plans were changed to remove the protective walkway and the additional building. Leaders of the Don’t Morph the Wharf challenge are now claiming that the changes would not have helped.
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